Ideas of India Summit 2024: Actress Shobhila Dhulipala attended ABP Network’s annual summit ‘Idea of India’. The actress talked openly about her acting journey here. Shobhita Dhulipala has also acted in Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. Shobhita got her first break in Bollywood from Anurag Kashyap’s film ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’. Shobhita’s work in this film released in the year 2016 was liked. After this, Shobitha, who was a part of both parts of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, also appeared in many webseries, like Made in Heaven, Tandav and The Night Manager.
Shobhita won the title of Femina Miss India Earth in Femina Miss India 2013 pageant and also represented India in Miss Earth 2013.
How does Shobhita take praise for her beauty?
In response to this question, how does she take it when someone praises her? Do you like it or does it cause stress? So he said that compliment does not cause any stress to me. It makes me feel good and encouraged. We live in a world where there is so much criticism. So in such a situation, if you are praised then it feels good.
Shobhita was shy in childhood
Shobhita said that she was a shy child in her childhood. It is not that I have changed after becoming an actress. And in many ways I am the same. I was shy by nature but I wanted to meet people. But due to lack of confidence, I kept searching for my world in books. The benefit of this is that I have made reading and writing a hobby. I get pleasure from it. And now I get to see its benefits.
What did Shobhita say about being a part of the beauty contest?
Shobhita says that the information given on the internet is not necessarily correct. Like when I participated in a beauty contest, it was not for validation. He further said, “See, sometimes people give me praise, and sometimes they say the opposite. When I came to Mumbai College after high school, I got a chance. I didn’t know that I would do all this. I was 19-20 years old at that time and I was happy to get this opportunity. Because I came from a different world. I had a great time during the beauty contest. But I did not feel any bad behavior at that time.
What is the difference between OTT and films?
In response to this question, Shobhita said that her job is to act. So it is nothing like that. But she also said that she enjoys both movies and OTT. Shobhita says, “We work just like actors. No two things can be the same, just as no two days can be the same. But as an actor, for me it is work and I take it as work.
Audition is a democratic way to make an acting career
Shobhita’s father was in the Merchant Navy and her mother was a teacher. In such a situation, in answer to this question, did you face difficulties because of being an outsider? While talking about her journey, Shobhita said, “I was not associated with films. I could go only through audition. She used to go to auditions during modeling. Because of him I came into films. I was also a classical dancer. He said, “Going to auditions is a very democratic way to pursue a career in acting. Even if it takes time. But it is not that you will not get opportunities. He said that I
Gave myself 3 years
Shobhita said- I had to do such work in which I would get financial security. But I gave myself 3 years to think whether I can stay here. And then I got a chance to go into acting. He said, “When I got the film, I remember only 2 months were left for my 3-year deadline. I thought that if nothing happens, I will go to study. Then I met Raman Raghav. I went to Cannes Film Festival and was also nominated for my performance. When I look back, all this seems positive.
Shobhita described the audition as a pH test.
Describing the method of audition as democratic, Shobhita also said that in the opportunities that you have access to, you can select what is good and what is bad, but all this is not in your hands. According to me, audition is like a pH test to see the suitability.
Shobhita’s graceful gesture
Regarding the question related to being an ‘outsider’, Shobhita said that today I am sitting on the same chair where a blockbuster heroine like Kareena Kapoor Khan was sitting some time ago. I feel good thinking that what difference does it make that I too am sitting among intelligent people like you.
What does Shobhita think about life?
In response to the question what Shobhita wants from life, she said, “I don’t think life has any purpose.” Life is like a boat in a river, which has to be crossed. That’s why you have to keep going.” Shobhita further said that in life I want to feel an amazing phase like motherhood.
Shobhita’s massage on balancing life
Shobhita said how to balance life. The answer to this question is that you do many things in life simultaneously, like you can play all the roles of daughter, sister, wife and actress at the same time. He further said that it is not necessary to get married only after achieving something. Many things can be done together. I have seen many couples who support each other. And I think that you can experience many things in life together.
What message did Shobhita give to the youth?
Shobhita said that you are good just the way you are. In the age of social media, many people develop negative self-beliefs about their appearance, but no one is completely perfect. But my learning is that this is a capitalist world, so don’t bother yourself. Shobhita said, “According to me, it is most important to remain realistic. You should keep checking your reality. To overcome the difficulties in life, it is important that you keep an eye on the big picture. Nowadays anxiety is seen in youth. Instead of getting upset by this, it is important to remain realistic. And you should try to give importance to relationships. Also try to maintain good relations with your parents.
